"Group names highest-rated CEOs: Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc. is filling the shows of Steve Jobs nicely. Cook has been named the highest-rated CEO, according to glassdoor.com." Dayton Business Journal 4/6

"Virus hits half a million Macs: How to protect yourself against malware" TechMediaNetwork 4/6

"I am supporting a small all-Mac company, and the instructions in the various links you provided were great but added a lot of confusion to the question, 'how do I just turn Java off?'" MacInTouch 4/6

"In addition to disabling Java in each browser's preferences UI, I've disabled the Java plugins in /Library/Internet Plug-ins/ as a second line of defense. I've left JavaPreferences.app alone, so Java-based desktop apps should still work as before." MacInTouch 4/6

"There are multiple options for the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) on any computer, including Macs." MacInTouch 4/6

"A second-line, post-Java defense against the Flashback malware appears to be to create a folder called 'Little Snitch' in the root-level (not user's) Library folder." MacInTouch 4/6

"If you don't like the iTunes defaults (no art, genres that are as broad as an elephant, artists sorted by first name, etc.) the app is a nightmare to use. Sure I can bulk-change an album or group of albums genre from the generic 'rock' or 'pop' to something specific like 'new wave', 'post punk', or 'blue-eyed soul', but not the other fields I want handled differently." MacInTouch 4/6

"Even though MacInTouch might not be the proper place to discuss HiRez audio issues, I think there are a few wrong statements in the discussion" MacInTouch 4/6

"Going for distance games on iOS: This week's collection of perpetual running games includes a couple of classics alongside a couple of new titles that are perfect for getting into the genre." CNET Reviews 4/6

"One can still buy an unlocked iPhone 4S from Apple, for a $450 premium over the otherwise similar carrier-locked version. That's a lot more money, but may well be a good deal for a frequent international traveller." MacInTouch 4/6

"App Of The Day: Watch The Masters Tee Off Through Sunday" ["The Official Masters Tournament (Free, iPhone / Free, iPad) just may be the best event app, and the interface and live video can't be beat."] Apple'n'Apps 4:17 PM

"Tweetbot updated with iCloud sync for Timelines and DMs, YouTube previews and more" The Next Web 4/6

"Motorola doesn't want to be barred by a U.S. court from enforcing an injunction it might win in Germany" FOSS Patents 7:11 AM

"Samsung To Launch Three Windows Phones This Year: Will The Company's Next Hybrid Devices Outshine Nokia's & HTC's Biggest Bets?" International Business Times 8:09 AM

"Microsoft store coming to an Apple Store near you? Microsoft and Apple Stores cheek by jowl? The more the merrier for consumers, and better for Microsoft, which needs to demonstrate it has competitive offerings too." CNET News 8:34 PM

"Dell set to diversify into an enterprise hardware company" Zawya 8:16 AM

"The Dell dilemma: Five years after Michael Dell returned to lead the PC maker he founded, Dell may actually be ready for a second act. The next several months will be dicey. Here's what to watch for." Fortune 4/6

"Microsoft still handing out checks for Windows Phone apps: The Windows Phone OS, which lags well behind Apple's iOS and Google's Android, has not proved particularly popular with app developers. That could soon change. " Christian Science Monitor 4/6